The Chairman of Epe Local Government of Lagos state, Princess Surah Animashaun, has visited the Emergency Department of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe to check on victims of the unfortunate accident that killed six in Epe local government area of state.

The Chairperson, represented by her Chief of Staff, Hon. Tunde Odupe, said the visit was aimed at assessing the medical condition of the injured victims currently receiving emergency care, offering comfort to affected families, and ensuring that no one bears the burden of the tragedy alone.

Princess Animashaun immediately ordered the full payment of all medical bills incurred by the accident victims, assuring that access to quality healthcare and speedy recovery remain a top priority of her administration.

She also extended compassion to the families of the deceased, whose remains are not yet ready for burial. The bodies were conveyed to the Ijebu-Ode Mortuary, with all mortuary and related expenses fully covered by the Epe Local Government, in line with the Chairman’s directive to shoulder the responsibility and ease the pain of the bereaved families.

"In fact, it is disastrous and pathetic to have lost so much people in such an accident, so, we need to immediately mobilise funds for those that sustained injuries so as to cater for their medical bills and those of deceased in mortuary too, we have paid for them," Princess Animashaun said.

The Chairperson reaffirmed that every necessary measure must be taken to protect lives, preserve human dignity and relieve families of  the deceased both financially and emotionally, noting that the council would not let them down, as they were now mourning thier departed ones.

Princess Animashaun extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed souls, and wished the injured victims a speedy and full recovery, assuring Epe residents of her administration’s unwavering commitment to compassionate governance, responsive leadership and the protection of lives and dignity.

She further commended the management and medical team of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe for their swift response, professionalism and tireless dedication in handling the emergency.

In their response, the management of the Federal Medical Centre expressed deep appreciation for the visit and timely intervention of the Epe Local Government, describing the gesture as humane, impactful and exemplary.

It should be recalled that the tragedy struck on Monday evening, around 8:30pm along Hospital Road in the council area after a truck laden with sharp sand crashed into a church building, killing six worshippers in Epe local government area of the state.